The Horn Book Guide

YOUNGER FICTION

Urban, Linda

Road Trip with Max and His Mom

147 pp. | Houghton | April, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-0-544-80912-3 $16.99

(2) 1-3 Illustrated by Katie Kath. Mom and Max (Weekends with Max and His Dad) road-trip from Michigan to Pennsylvania for a family event. Third grader Max's excitement conflicts with his urge to be fair to both his divorced parents. Lively black-and-white illustrations highlight Max and his mother's special weekend together. Like all families, Max's has challenges, but the warmth, heart, and respect among its members affirms that these difficulties are surmountable.

Reviewer: Julie Roach | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2018